President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War

President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War

Author: C-SPAN March 22, 2026 Duration: 1:00:47
Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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